Lieselot Declercq

Lieselot Declercq is a social entrepreneur, teacher, and researcher deeply committed to inclusive online learning through digital pedagogy. As the Co-founder and CEO of d-teach Online School ivzw, d-teach Online Training and ICONS (International Community of Online Schools), she strives to impact education through digital innovation.
With over 18 years of experience in online and blended learning from primary to higher education, Lieselot has contributed to educational policy and quality assurance at Ghent University and in government roles. She holds a teacher’s degree, specialized in special needs education and remedial teaching, advanced training in educational management, two MScs in Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, and certificates in Digital Transformation, International Relations & Diplomacy, and AI for Business Strategy at MIT.
In addition to her leadership roles, Lieselot is currently pursuing a voluntary PhD in AI in Education at Ghent University. Her research focuses on the collaboration between AI tutors and online teachers, exploring human-computer interaction for professional development.
Lieselot is an active member of the Board of Directors at Agoria, a Patron of Europe101, and has been recognized as a Fellow of Belgium's 40u40 and Female Edtech Fellow Europe.